Mobile automated overhead assembly tool for aircraft structures

A method and apparatus for performing an operation (111) on a work surface (116) (116) of a structure (106). The apparatus may comprise a motion platform (122) and an overhead support system (118). The motion platform (122) may be configured to be positioned above the work surface (116) (116) of the...

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Main Authors Reid, Eric M, Martin, Daniel Saeil, Desjardien, Matthew Ray, Best, Steven A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 10.08.2022
Subjects
CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
HAND TOOLS
MANIPULATORS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A method and apparatus for performing an operation (111) on a work surface (116) (116) of a structure (106). The apparatus may comprise a motion platform (122) and an overhead support system (118). The motion platform (122) may be configured to be positioned above the work surface (116) (116) of the structure (106) to perform the operation (111) on the work surface (116) (116). The overhead support system (118) may be configured to carry the motion platform (122) across a floor (107) of a manufacturing environment (100) from a first location (117) to a second location (121).
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20140196483